Helm Bar, Melmerby, Penrith, CA10 1HF
UPRN:10000119566Detached Bungalow3 bedsBuilt 1967-1975
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band DEPC: D (55)
Data freshness:Listing· 4mo agoListing: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-15T04:00:01.705358+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:54:59.721862+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T14:57:32.042468+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
HP Score
52
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
8 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
17 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£447,000
£425k - £470kHigh
Estimate
£447k
Range
£425k – £470k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,350
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,350
Yield
3.62%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
Helm Bar earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 52/100. Investment score 55/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (13/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.
Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
52
HP Score
52/ 100
Mixed
55
Investment Score
55/ 100
Moderate
8
Crime Score
8/ 100
Low
13
Walkability
13/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 30Bike 6
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£447,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,350
Gross Yield3.62%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.9%
5y Growth+1.0%
10y Growth+2.9%
Last Sold Price£320,000 (2021-09-16)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceLow
- RadonLow
- MiningModerate
- LandslideSignificant
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0CA10 1HF
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Conditions2026/0611/HOUProposed extension to existing sunroom.
- Conditions2024/1097/FPAProposed two storey rear extension.
- Rejected2024/0945/FPAProposed change of use of agricultural building to dwellinghouse.
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership87%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining-
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeFreehold
- Last Ownership Change2021-09-16
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
2 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£33,988
Population Density13 /km²
Owner Occupied84%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 55%65+ 31%
Schools Nearby
- Langwathby CofE Primary School3.7 miGood
- Lazonby C of E Primary School4.2 miGood
- Kirkoswald CofE School4.4 miArea grades2025
Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.
- Culgaith CofE School4.7 miGoodConcerns
2 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- Shepherds Inn-£320k-
- Parshaven-£278k-
- Gate House-£325k-
- Helm Bar-£320k-